US Bridges

SR1129 over Doctors Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000000610041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1129 over Doctors Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1129 over Doctors Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1129
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1128
RouteState Highway 1129
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.75109, -78.16376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1129 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1129 over Doctors Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1129 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1129 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1129 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.